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Democrats seize on Trump administration's efforts to fight food stamp payments

1:18 PM on Saturday, November 8

The Trump administration’s legal efforts to fight having to fully fund food stamps for millions of vulnerable Americans is creating an opening for Democrats eager to use the longest government shutdown in U.S. history to paint the president as callous and out of touch

White House says naming new Washington Commanders stadium after Trump would be 'beautiful'

11:13 AM on Saturday, November 8

The White House says it would be “beautiful” to name the new stadium for Washington’s NFL team after President Donald Trump

Rodrigo Paz sworn in as Bolivia's new president, ending 20 years of one-party rule

8:34 AM on Saturday, November 8

Rodrigo Paz has been sworn in as Bolivia’s new president, marking a shift after nearly 20 years of one-party rule

Powerful tornado in Brazil kills 6 people and injures hundreds more

7:37 AM on Saturday, November 8

A powerful tornado in Brazil's southern state of Parana has killed six people and injured hundreds of others

Washington's struggling economy takes another hit from the government shutdown

6:16 AM on Saturday, November 8

Washington's local economy has taken blows from a series of actions by the Trump administration, from the layoffs of federal workers to the ongoing law enforcement intervention with the National Guard

From Bollywood to bodegas, Mamdani’s mayoral campaign found visual inspiration in unlikely corners

3:05 AM on Saturday, November 8

Zohran Mamdani’s winning run for New York City mayor featured a memorable campaign design that drew its inspiration from a wide range of influences, helping the democratic socialist appeal to young and diverse voters

George Washington Revolutionaries face the South Florida Bulls

1:42 AM on Saturday, November 8

The George Washington Revolutionaries face the South Florida Bulls at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut

Newhof leads James Madison against Coppin State after 20-point outing

1:42 AM on Saturday, November 8

James Madison faces the Coppin State Eagles after Gabe Newhof scored 20 points in James Madison's 70-56 win against the Washington & Lee Generals

Russian strikes hit an apartment building and energy sites in Ukraine, killing 4

12:59 AM on Saturday, November 8

Ukrainian authorities say that a Russian drone has hit an apartment building in eastern Ukraine and three people have been killed and 12 others wounded

Hundreds charged with treason in Tanzania as authorities hunt key opposition figures after election

12:40 AM on Saturday, November 8

Tanzanian authorities have charged hundreds of people with treason over demonstrations around disputed polls last month

In Israel, Mamdani’s win in New York stirs alarm over shifting US attitudes

9:23 PM on Friday, November 7

The election of Zohran Mamdani as New York City’s next mayor has sent a chill across Israel

People in some states get SNAP food aid while others still wait for their November benefits

9:09 PM on Friday, November 7

People in some U.S. states have started receiving their November SNAP benefits after delays caused by a legal battle over the government shutdown

Voters’ anger at high electricity bills and data centers looms over 2026 midterms

9:05 PM on Friday, November 7

Voter anger over rising electricity costs is shaping next year's midterm elections

Weekend session gets off to slow start in Senate as lawmakers look for a way out of shutdown

9:01 PM on Friday, November 7

The Senate’s first weekend session since the shutdown began has yielded few signs of progress

Taiwan's vice president calls for closer EU ties in rare address to international lawmakers

9:17 AM on Friday, November 7

Taiwan's deputy leader has urged the European Union to strengthen security and trade ties with Taiwan and support its democracy amid growing threats from China

Pakistan says peace talks with Afghanistan are deadlocked despite mediation

4:10 AM on Friday, November 7

Pakistan’s Information Minister says ongoing talks with Afghanistan in Istanbul have hit a deadlock despite the mediation of Turkey and Qatari officials

Today in History: November 8, Florida election recount begins

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